4,223 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,223 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,419 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,800+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak in Japanese as if you were chatting with a friend!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Become Friends! ❤️ Beginners Welcome 🔰 I'm Here to Support You All the Way to Your Goals 🫶 You'll Have So Much Fun in My Lessons, You Won't Be Able to St…
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのペースに合(あ)わせて話(はな)します😉どんなレッスンがいいか、教(おし)えてください！I’ll speak at your pace!
Teaches A2–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
I´m a native Japanese teacher who´s teaching for 10 years.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書の日本語から一歩先へ。自分のことを日本語で自由に話してみませんか？
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Certified online tutor with 2 years of experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners 🇯🇵 | Start from Hiragana 📚 | Speak with Confidence ✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法 聞き取り 会話 読解 単語まで、全部できちゃうALL IN ONEレッスンです。動画音声共有を使いますので、ZOOMでレッスンします
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I started learning English in junior high school and have loved it ever since.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Ph.D. Student in Mathematics | 7 Years of Experience Teaching Japanese | JLPT, MEXT, EJU Preparation
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈
Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 462 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan2,404 / 4,223
South Korea42 / 4,223
China36 / 4,223
Taiwan35 / 4,223United States22 / 4,223
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,223
Spain12 / 4,223
Italy12 / 4,223SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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Updated September 28, 2026
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